AS CHAIRMAN OF DFM, Kazim began 2014 on a positive note, with one of the fastest growing stock exchanges in the world the previous year, and an MSCI upgrade imminent. By year-end, however, the story had taken an unfortunate turn with the index finishing the year in panic mode following the oil price crash, despite some celebration with the listings of Marka and Emaar Malls Group. With the opening of Abu Dhabi Global Market also on the horizon, the relatively freshly appointed head of Dubai International Financial Centre may also be prepared for bad news in his other major role at DIFC. Kazim also maintains positions as CEO of Borse Dubai and Nasdaq Dubai.